No more fishing

[fishon]

I love anything that has to do with fish or fishing I dream about fishing and fish I talk about it. Its a big part of my life I have been fishing since I was 5. For me there is nothing better than a day spent fishing you could say im obsessed with fishing but my parents have threatend to never let me go fishing again because they say thats all I think about its true but I cant help it fishing is the best thing ever!!! I dont know what to do anybody got any advice?

[CtDrifter]

That happened to me over the summer. All I did was fish and they were all mad at me cuz I didn't work. I am still fishing but I got obsessed. It's cool, I have been there and done that.
Ct

[Dances]

Hey if you dont have some thing to dream about then you would go insane and what better thing then fishing espicaly because you love to do it some much http://www.ifish.net/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif Just remember The worst day of fishin is better then the best day of work

Work is for people who dont know how to fish http://www.ifish.net/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Deleted User]

Fishon, you have a whole lot of company on this one among the BB members here, believe me! This is very common with fanatical fishers, dealing with both parents and spouces. It has been a primary cause of many divorces. Like most human conflict it takes some serious productive communication to work it out. I've successfully done so with my wife. But I also average fishing a couple days a week instead of almost everyday like I used to. OK, a little more often than that when there's hot fishing going on http://www.ifish.net/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif. You need to let your parents know how important and fulfilling your fishing recreation is to you (same with you husbands with your wives). It is a very healthy recreation both physically and emotionally; some credible practitioners claim it prolongs your life. And it's a lot better 'vice' than many habits people have. Communicate this. But also be open to the fact that even healthy recreation can be overdone to the detriment of relationships and to significant work or projects left undone that shouldn't be. A balance needs to be achieved. And take from this guy who used to fish almost everyday for years, even before I became a guide, I get much more enjoyment and thrill out of the days I fish because I don't overdo it now. And I don't think I will ever get quite the same ecstatic feelings about going fishing that I did before I overdid it for so many years. Keep it special. That's food for thought about balance in your fishing life. - RT

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[Navigator]

My advice is that you need to list down your responsibilities in life. Family, school, community service, faith, friends, etc. Write down what is being asked of you to meet these responsibilities. Then do those things. Better not to waste time fretting about them. Do them and do them well, then go fishing. You can still be obsessed. Write about fishing. Every subject in school can relate to fish and/or fishing. But always keep an eye on meeting your responsibilities.


As you get older, make choices that allow you to fish more.

Yeah, I am a parent.......

[Steve]

Hey, tell your parents that your not gang bang'n, do'n drugs, chasing girls (well that's o.k.) or the rest of the vices that come with modern society. Yes I skipped school to fish Rivermill on the Clack. a time or two, but always got caught...after you are 18 and out paying your own way any time you can afford to fish do it. Right now it is important to follow the advice of the other fishermen above and your parents, obsession is a rather strong word, Passion is a better word. However I am not suggesting giving up fishing, suggest that they go with you, time spent with parents is too precious to waste, lost my best friend and fishing partner about a year ago...we were planning our second trip to Great Slave Lake...when my father died.. you can't find happiness at the end of the road...gotta find it along the way..ENJOY THE TIME YOU HAVE NOW...you will find that these are the Good Old Days...Steve

[WaterDog]

Be patient and follow the advice given above. I understand what your feeling. Now imagine spending 5 years in college studying engineering and then having to work every summer 10-12 hours a day to pay for it. I only got to fish 3 or 4 times a year. http://www.ifish.net/forum/images/graemlins/mad.gif At least my parents understood and occsionally the old man let me skip out and we'd fish. It's tough but I believe knowing someday I would be able to fish whenever, was the only thing that kept me from going crazy! That was 7 years ago.

Now I can almost fish whenever I want and I too have found a VERY understanding wife. http://www.ifish.net/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Fishing is our passion, never let it fade. Focus on priorities and goals. Before you know it you'll be fishing as much as you want. Gook luck.

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